Udupi: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan on Sunday visited and offered special prayers at Shri Krishna Math for the success of India’s Lunar Mission Chandrayaan-2 here in Udupi.

Sivan arrived at Shri Krishna Math in Udupi along with his family and offered special prayers for Chandrayaan-2 that is scheduled to be launched on July 14, 2019.

Sivan also sought blessings from Palimaru Shri Vidyadisha Theertha Swamiji.

Chandrayaan-2 is India's second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO, the mission is planned to be launched to the Moon by a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III).  It includes a lunar orbiter, lander and rover, all developed indigenously.

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted bail to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in connection with the murder of BJP Zilla Panchayat member Yogish Gowda from Hebballi in Dharwad district.

A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Karol passed the order granting bail to Kulkarni.

Earlier, following the cancellation of his bail, Kulkarni had surrendered before the Special Court for MPs and MLAs. His recent bail plea had also been rejected by the High Court.

Subsequently, Kulkarni approached the Supreme Court, which has now granted him bail.